One Wheel

In 1985, I worked in a research facility at IBM. I worked closely with two PhD’s. Both of them were very brilliant. One of them kept a unicycle under his desk.

That may seem very strange, but it was very convenient. Our site had more than a hundred buildings. He would ride the unicycle to get to meetings in other buildings.

Ever since then, for 26 years, I have wanted a unicycle. Finally, this year, Santa Claus brought me a unicycle for Christmas! Now I am learning how to ride a unicycle.

Can you ride a unicycle? Do you own a unicycle?

Shopping at the Market

For more than a hundred years, there has been a public market in Seattle. It was created by farmers. They wanted a convenient place to sell fresh food to customers. The market is very successful because it is inexpensive, but also it is very fun and lively.

You can find fruits and vegetables, flowers, nuts and honey, fish and seafood, and handmade goods. Many shopkeepers are energetic and amusing.

Also, there are famous shops like the very first Starbuck’s Coffee shop. They usually have musicians in front of the shop and they sell fresh coffee inside. A lot of people who love Starbuck’s go there to have their picture taken and buy souvenir goods.

The view from the market is very beautiful. We can see the ocean and mountains and trees.

Have you been to the market? Do you want to go?